Guerrero, Francisco, 1528-1599

Spanish composer, choral conductor, and singer, who was active in Spain as well as in Portugal and in Italy. He held the posts of maestro di cappella at the Catedral de Seville, the Catedral de Jaén, and the Catedral de Málaga. He also travelled to the Holy Land. He composed numerous secular pieces and liturgical works, including masses, motets, vespers, and passions. He died in Seville on November 8, 1599.

HMML ID
239972675159
PURL
https://w3id.org/haf/person/239972675159
LC name
Guerrero, Francisco, 1528-1599
HMML name
Guerrero, Francisco, 1528-1599
Library of Congress
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80138259
VIAF
https://viaf.org/viaf/46901530

Name elements

Given names
Francisco
Family names
Guerrero

Personal information

Birth date
1528-10
Death date
1599-11-08
Centuries
16th century CE
Gender
Males
Place born
Place died
Place residence
Associated countries
Italy  ● Portugal  ● Spain
Occupations
Fields of activity
Honorary titles
Maestro di cappella
Languages

General notes

Citations
"Guerrero, Francisco," Enciclopedia on line, Treccani, https://www.treccani.it/enciclopedia/francisco-guerrero/.

Preferred citation

"Guerrero, Francisco, 1528-1599." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified August 01, 2024. https://w3id.org/haf/person/239972675159

Change notes

Date added
2023-05-22
Last edited
2024-08-01